Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
SentinelOne has partnered with Rilian Technologies to expand AI-driven, autonomous cybersecurity capabilities across the Middle East. The collaboration will support governments and critical industries with advanced security deployment, regulatory compliance, and local skills development, helping organizations move toward proactive and resilient cyber defense models.
World Summit AI–Qatar 2025 opened in Doha with global tech leaders, policymakers, and researchers, highlighting Qatar’s ambition to lead in responsible artificial intelligence. The summit showcased national initiatives such as Fanar 2.0 and GovAI, reinforcing the country’s role as a global hub for AI policy, innovation, and collaboration.
Qatar has launched Qai, a state-backed AI company supported by the Qatar Investment Authority, to build secure AI infrastructure and unify national AI efforts. The initiative aims to strengthen digital sovereignty, attract global partnerships, and position Qatar as a trusted regional and international hub for responsible artificial intelligence development.
Solix Technologies has partnered with Computer Arabia to support enterprise data modernization across Qatar. The collaboration will help organizations modernize legacy systems, strengthen governance and compliance, reduce infrastructure costs, and build AI-ready data platforms aligned with Qatar’s digital transformation priorities.
Systems Limited has announced a court-sanctioned merger to acquire Confiz, expanding its presence in North America and Europe and strengthening its capabilities in AI, cloud, and retail digital transformation. The share-swap deal is one of Pakistan’s largest tech mergers and reflects the growing global ambition of the country’s IT industry.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s DASTAK digital service platform has won the APICTA ICT Award 2025 in the Digital Government & Citizen Services category, marking Pakistan’s first win in this category in 14 years. The platform was recognized for its innovation, scalability, use of advanced technologies, and measurable impact on citizen service delivery across the province.
Hynfra has partnered with Poland’s Promet-Plast to deploy integrated hydrogen and renewable energy technologies across green ammonia projects in Egypt, Oman, Jordan, and Mauritania. The collaboration leverages Promet-Plast’s arid-ready Agro-Hydro-Energy platform to reduce project risk and support scalable hydrogen development in the MENA region.
The TRS 2025 panel on 5G-Advanced highlighted how GCC operators are leveraging AI, automation, and advanced network capabilities to move beyond connectivity and unlock experience-based monetization. Industry leaders emphasized competitive markets, trusted AI, and cross-sector collaboration as critical to turning 5G-Advanced into sustainable revenue and long-term digital value.
Mastercard has partnered with TerraPay to expand global acceptance for digital wallet users by improving interoperability across payment networks. The collaboration aims to enable seamless cross-border transactions, support financial inclusion, and help merchants and wallet providers scale as digital payments continue to grow worldwide.
Moroccan startup Reborn has won the NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator 2025, beating over 700 organizations from across Africa. The sports tech company will receive funding, global incubation, and access to major innovation ecosystems, reinforcing Morocco’s growing leadership in AI-driven sports performance solutions.